U.S. patent application number 11/972727 was filed with the patent office on 2009-07-16 for golf exercise device.
Invention is credited to Alfred O'Connor, Maureen O'Connor.
Application Number | 20090181788 11/972727 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40851154 |
Filed Date | 2009-07-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090181788 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
O'Connor; Maureen ; et
al. |
July 16, 2009 |
Golf Exercise Device
Abstract
A golf exercise device is disclosed that can be used for
stretching the shoulder and back muscles. The device expands to a
length that allows the user to place the device behind the user's
head and grasp each end with the user's hands. The device collapses
to a size small enough to easily fit into a golf bag. The center
portion of the device is padded for comfort while the user is
stretching. Clips can also be included to secure the device to the
external portion of the golf bag. The device can hold golf balls in
one end, and a net for retrieving golf balls from water hazards in
the other. Zippered pockets can be attached to the device to hold
personal items such as mobile phones, PDA's, sunglasses, car keys,
or the like. Net-type bags with drawstring closures can also be
included with the device.
Inventors: |
O'Connor; Maureen; (Cardiff,
CA) ; O'Connor; Alfred; (Cardiff, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ERIC HANSCOM
7395 PORTAGE WAY
CARLSBAD
CA
92011
US
|
Family ID: |
40851154 |
Appl. No.: |
11/972727 |
Filed: |
January 11, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
473/286 ;
473/207; 482/131; 482/148 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0004 20130101;
A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 55/20 20151001;
A63B 23/12 20130101; A63B 55/408 20151001; A63B 2023/006 20130101;
A63B 21/0023 20130101; A63B 2225/09 20130101; A63B 57/20 20151001;
A63B 57/203 20151001; A63B 47/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/286 ;
482/131; 482/148; 473/207 |
International
Class: |
A63B 57/00 20060101
A63B057/00; A63B 23/02 20060101 A63B023/02 |
Claims
1. A device to aid a user in stretching his or her back and
shoulder muscles comprising a telescoping shaft, where the shaft
can expand to a length such that a golfer can place the device
behind his or her head and grasp each end with outstretched arms,
where the shaft can collapse to a size smaller than its expanded
size, and where the shaft is hollow and has an external surface and
an internal surface, padding, where the padding covers at least a
portion of the external surface of the middle portion of the shaft
and the entire circumference of the external surface near each end
of the shaft, but not the entire shaft, and a first compartment,
where the first compartment is located inside of the shaft at one
end of the shaft, where the first compartment is bounded by at
least the internal surface of the shaft and one inner wall, and
where at least one golf ball can fit inside of the first
compartment.
2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second compartment,
where the second compartment is inside of the shaft at the end of
the shaft opposite of the first compartment, where the second
compartment is bounded by at least the internal surface of the
shaft and one inner wall.
3. The device of claim 2, further comprising a net for retrieving
golf balls, where the net for retrieving golf balls is collapsible,
where, when the net for retrieving golf balls is collapsed, it will
fit inside of and can be stored in the second compartment, and
where the net for retrieving golf balls is capable of retrieving
golf balls from shallow portions of water hazards.
4. The device of claim 1, where at least three golf balls can fit
inside of the first compartment.
5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a water resistant bag,
where the water resistant bag comprises walls and a zipper, a
drawstring closure, or both, where the water resistant bag is
attached to the device at the end of the shaft where the first
compartment is located, where the water resistant bag can collapse
and be stored inside of or proximate to the shaft, where the water
resistant bag can be used to cover at least a portion of the
device, and where the walls of the bag do not allow significant
amounts of water to pass through its surface.
6. The device of claim 1, further comprising an attachment pullout,
where the attachment pullout can be slid from a closed position to
a withdrawn position, where the attachment pullout, when in the
closed position, bounds the first compartment such that items
located within the compartment cannot be removed, where the
attachment pullout, when in the withdrawn position, does not cause
the first compartment to be completely enclosed such that items
located within the compartment can be removed.
7. The device of claim 1, further comprising an attachment, where
the attachment comprises one or more compartments for storing
personal belongings, where the attachment is secured to the shaft
of the device.
8. The device of claim 7, where the attachment is secured to the
shaft of the device by one or more snaps.
9. The device of claim 7, where the attachment further comprises a
drop down bag, where the drop down bag comprises walls and a
zipper, a drawstring closure, or both, where the drop down bag can
be folded up and secured inside of the attachment.
10. The device of claim 9, where the drop down bag can be stored
inside of a zippered pocket when not in use.
11. The device of claim 7, where the attachment further comprises a
means for fastening tees to the attachment.
12. The device of claim 7, where the attachment comprises four or
more pockets.
13. The device of claim 7, where the attachment further comprises a
pull out bag, where the pull out bag comprises walls, where the
pull out bag can be pulled out of and put back into the
attachment.
14. A device to aid a user in stretching his or her back and
shoulder muscles comprising a telescoping shaft, where the shaft
can expand to a length such that a golfer can place the device
behind his or her head and grasp each end with outstretched arms,
where the shaft can collapse to a size smaller than its expanded
size, and where the shaft is hollow and has an external surface and
an internal surface, padding, where the padding covers a portion of
the circumference of the external surface of the middle portion of
the shaft and the entire circumference of the external surface near
each end of the shaft, but not the entire shaft, a first
compartment, where the first compartment is located inside of the
shaft at one end of the shaft, where the first compartment is
bounded by at least the internal surface of the shaft and one inner
wall, and where at least one golf ball can fit inside of the first
compartment, a second compartment, where the second compartment is
inside of the shaft at the end of the shaft opposite of the first
compartment, where the second compartment is bounded by at least
the internal surface of the shaft and one inner wall, and a net for
retrieving golf balls, where the net for retrieving golf balls is
collapsible, where, when the net for retrieving golf balls is
collapsed, it will fit inside of and can be stored in the second
compartment, and where the net for retrieving golf balls is capable
of retrieving golf balls from shallow portions of water
hazards.
15. The device of claim 14, further comprising a water resistant
bag and an attachment pullout, where the water resistant bag
comprises walls and a zipper, a drawstring closure, or both, where
the water resistant bag is attached to the device at the end of the
shaft where the first compartment is located, where the water
resistant bag can collapse and be stored inside of or proximate to
the shaft, where the water resistant bag can be used to cover at
least a portion of the device, and where the walls of the bag do
not allow significant amounts of water to pass through its surface,
and where the attachment pullout can be slid from a closed position
to a withdrawn position, where the attachment pullout, when in the
closed position, bounds the first compartment such that items
located within the compartment cannot be removed, where the
attachment pullout, when in the withdrawn position, does not cause
the first compartment to be completely enclosed such that items
located within the compartment can be removed.
16. The device of claim 14, further comprising an attachment, where
the attachment comprises four or more compartments for storing
personal belongings, where the four our more pockets are accessed
by zippers, and where the attachment is secured to the shaft of the
device.
17. The device of claim 16, where the attachment further comprises
a drop down bag, where the drop down bag comprises walls and a
zipper, a drawstring closure, or both, where the drop down bag can
be folded up and secured inside of the attachment and where the
drop down bag can be stored inside of a zippered pocket when not in
use.
18. The device of claim 16, where the attachment further comprises
a means for fastening tees to the attachment.
19. The device of claim 16, where the attachment further comprises
a pull out bag, where the pull out bag comprises walls, where the
pull out bag can be pulled out of and put back into the
attachment.
20. A device to aid a user in stretching his or her back and
shoulder muscles comprising a telescoping shaft, where the shaft
can expand to a length such that a golfer can place the device
behind his or her head and grasp each end with outstretched arms,
where the shaft can collapse to a size smaller than its expanded
size, and where the shaft is hollow and has an external surface and
an internal surface, padding, where the padding covers the a
portion circumference of the external surface of the middle portion
of the shaft and the entire circumference of the external surface
near each end of the shaft, but not the entire shaft, a first
compartment, where the first compartment is located inside of the
shaft at one end of the shaft, where the first compartment is
bounded by at least the internal surface of the shaft and one inner
wall, and where at least one golf ball can fit inside of the first
compartment, a second compartment, where the second compartment is
inside of the shaft at the end of the shaft opposite of the first
compartment, where the second compartment is bounded by at least
the internal surface of the shaft and one inner wall, and a net for
retrieving golf balls, where the net for retrieving golf balls is
collapsible, where, when the net for retrieving golf balls is
collapsed it, will fit inside of and can be stored in the second
compartment, and where the net for retrieving golf balls is capable
of retrieving golf balls from shallow portions of water hazards, a
water resistant bag, where the water resistant bag comprises walls
and a zipper, a drawstring closure, or both, where the water
resistant bag is attached to the device at the end of the shaft
where the first compartment is located, where the water resistant
bag can collapse and be stored inside of proximate to the shaft,
where the water resistant bag can be used to cover at least a
portion of the device, and where the walls of the bag do not allow
significant amounts of water to pass through its surface, an
attachment pullout, where the attachment pullout can be slid from a
closed position to a withdrawn position, where the attachment
pullout, when in the closed position, bounds the first compartment
such that items located within the compartment cannot be removed,
where the attachment pullout, when in the withdrawn position, does
not cause the first compartment to be completely enclosed such that
items located within the compartment can be removed, an attachment,
where the attachment comprises four or more compartments for
storing personal belongings, where the four our more pockets are
accessed by zippers, and where the attachment is secured to the
shaft of the device, where the attachment further comprises a drop
down bag, where the drop down bag comprises walls and a zipper,
drawstring closure, or both, where the drop down bag can be folded
up and secured inside of the attachment and where the drop down bag
can be stored inside of a zippered pocket when not in use, where
the attachment further comprises a pull out bag, where the pull out
bag comprises walls and a drawstring closure, where the pull out
bag can pulled out of and put back into the attachment.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] None.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] This invention was not federally sponsored.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Field of the invention: This invention relates to the
general field of exercise devices, and more specifically toward a
golf exercise device that can be used for stretching the shoulder
and back muscles. The device expands to a length that allows the
user to place the device behind the user's head and grasp each end
with the user's hands. The device collapses to a size small enough
to easily fit into a golf bag. The center portion of the device is
padded for comfort while the user is stretching. Clips can also be
included to secure the device to the external portion of the golf
bag. The device can hold golf balls in one end, and a net for
retrieving golf balls from water hazards in the other. Zippered
pockets can be attached to the device to hold personal items such
as mobile phones, PDA's, sunglasses, car keys, or the like.
Net-type bags with drawstring closures can also be included with
the device.
[0004] Stretching before physical activity is often recommended. In
golf, instructors recommend that the golfer stretch the shoulder
and back muscles before teeing off. Golfers with back injuries or
otherwise have weak backs are strongly encouraged to stretch so
that further injury will not occur to the back while they are
playing golf.
[0005] Golfers will often use their golf clubs to aid them in
stretching their back and shoulder muscles. The golfer takes his or
her golf club, such as an iron, places it behind his or her head
across the shoulders, and grasps each end with his or her hands.
The golfer enters into various positions with the golf club behind
his or her head to stretch out different muscles in the shoulders
and back. However, Using a golf club to aid in stretching has
several drawbacks. Stretching with a golf club can be
uncomfortable. While one end of the golf club may be padded, the
other end is the head of the club, which is not comfortable to
grasp. Further, there is no padding along the central portion of
the shaft of the club to rest against he golfer's neck or back.
Another drawback of using a golf club to aid in stretching is that
the shaft of the golf club can become curved and deformed,
especially after repeated uses as an aid in stretching. When the
golfer then uses the golf club to hit a golf ball, the results can
be unexpected due to the irregular shape of the shaft.
[0006] There are devices other than golf clubs that can be used for
stretching. For example, a metal, wood, or plastic bar that is not
used for golfing could be placed behind the golfer's head, across
the shoulders, and grasped at each end to aid in stretching.
However, this bar would not collapse down into a smaller, more
convenient size when not in use. Placing the bar with the other
clubs could damage the clubs or, at a minimum, unnecessarily
clutter the golfer's bag. Also, the bar could not hold additional
golf balls, contain a net for retrieving balls, or any other
attachments that reduce the clutter of the golf bag and increase
the convenience of the device.
[0007] Thus there has existed a long-felt need for a device that
can be used for stretching before or while playing golf. It should
collapse to a smaller size so that it can fit into a golf bag or
clip onto the side without unnecessarily cluttering the golfer's
bag or disrupting the enjoyment of the game of golf. The device
should have the ability to carry additional golf balls and retrieve
golf balls from water hazards. An attachment should be included
with the device to hold the golfer's other personal accessories,
such as keys, mobile phone, and sunglasses.
[0008] The current invention provides just such a solution by
having a golf exercise device that can be used for stretching the
shoulder and back muscles. The device expands to a length that
allows the user to place the device behind the user's head and
grasp each end with the user's hands. The device collapses to a
size small enough to easily fit into a golf bag. The center portion
of the device is padded for comfort while the user is stretching.
Clips can also be included to secure the device to the external
portion of the golf bag. The device can hold golf balls in one end,
and a net for retrieving golf balls from water hazards in the
other. Zippered pockets can be attached to the device to hold
personal items such as mobile phones, PDA's, sunglasses, car keys,
or the like. Net-type bags with drawstring closures can also be
included with the device.
[0009] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the invention in order that the detailed
description thereof may be better understood, and in order that the
present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There
are additional features of the invention that will be described
hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims
appended hereto. The features listed herein and other features,
aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better
understood with reference to the following description and appended
claims. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of
the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain
the principles of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] This invention is a device that aids a golfer in stretching
his shoulder and back muscles, often performed before playing golf.
The device is roughly cylindrical in shape and has a telescoping
feature, allowing the device to be expanded or collapsed. When
expanded, the device should have a length that is roughly the arm
span of the golfer, in other words, a length that is about the
distance from the golfer's left hand to the golfer's right hand
when his or her arms are fully extended perpendicular to the length
of the body. When collapsed, the device should be small enough to
fit into a pocket of the golf bag, or be easily attached to the
outside of the golf bag without interfering with the golfer's
normal use of the golf bag.
[0011] The size of the shaft should be sufficiently large enough so
that golf balls can be stored in one end. In this end, there should
be a compartment that stores golf balls. This compartment can be
accessed through an opening at the end of the device where the
compartment is located. A net can also be included with the device,
located at the opposite end of the device from the end that stores
the golf balls. This net is used for retrieving golf balls from
locations such as water hazards. When the net is not in use, it can
collapse and telescope down into the device. Padding is also
included with the device to make it more comfortable while being
used for stretching. Each end of the device has padding around the
external surface to provide additional comfort while gripping the
device. Padding is also located in the middle portion of the device
to cushion that bar as it rests against the back of the golfer's
neck while stretching.
[0012] The golf exercise device can also have an attachment that
adds functionality to the device. It is attached to the middle
portion of the device such that when the golfer is using the device
to stretch, the attachment is facing away from the golfer. Various
means can be used to secure the attachment to the device, such as
snaps, hook and loop fasteners, straps, or the like. The attachment
can also be used separate from the device. For example, the
attachment could be secured to a golf bag while the device is being
used for stretching. The attachment can have various pockets, bags,
and compartments, which can be closed by means of zippers,
drawstrings, or fasteners. Personal items such as mobile phones,
PDAs, sunglasses, and keys can be stored in these compartments. A
means for fastening tees to the attachment is also contemplated by
the inventor. Clips can be added to attach a scorecard and pencil
to the outside of the attachment. Collapsible mesh bags or water
resistant bags can also be included to hold other larger items,
where these bags, when not in use, can be folded and stored inside
of the attachment. The attachment can also have a business card
compartments for holding business cards, there this compartment can
be hidden behind the other compartments of the attachment.
[0013] It is a principal object of the invention to provide a
device to aid a golfer in stretching his or her back and shoulder
muscles.
[0014] It is another object of the invention to provide a device
that can collapse down to a smaller size so that it is easier to
carry while playing golf.
[0015] It is a final object of this invention to provide a device
that can easily and efficiently store a multitude of personal items
and items commonly used in the game of golf without interfering
with the functional purpose of aiding the golfer in stretching his
or her back and shoulder muscles.
[0016] It should be understood the while the preferred embodiments
of the invention are described in some detail herein, the present
disclosure is made by way of example only and that variations and
changes thereto are possible without departing from the subject
matter coming within the scope of the following claims, and a
reasonable equivalency thereof, which claims I regard as my
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0017] FIG. 1 is view of a user stretching with the golf exercise
device.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a front view of the golf exercise device.
[0019] FIG. 3 is a back view of the golf exercise device.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a cutaway view of the golf ball containing end of
the golf exercise device.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of the golf ball retrieving end of
the golf exercise device.
[0022] FIG. 6 is a top view of the attachment.
[0023] FIG. 7 is a partial top view of the attachment with the
collapsible mesh bag exposed.
[0024] FIG. 8 is a cutaway view of the golf ball containing end of
the golf exercise device with the water resistant bag deployed.
[0025] FIG. 9 is a partial side view of the device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0026] Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with
reference to the drawings below. The components in the drawings are
not necessarily drawn to scale. Instead, emphasis is placed upon
clearly illustrating the components of the present invention.
Moreover, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts
through the several views in the drawings.
[0027] FIG. 1 is a view of a user stretching with the golf exercise
device. A user is holding the golf exercise device 100 behind her
head across her shoulders, grasping it with her hands.
[0028] FIG. 2 is a front view of the golf exercise device. The golf
exercise device 100 is in the expanded position, ready for a golfer
to use it for stretching. The golf exercise device 100 includes a
shaft 112 that can be expanded or collapsed. At each end of the
shaft 112 there is padding 114 that a golfer can use to more
comfortably grasp the golf exercise device 100. There is padding
114 also located in the middle of the shaft 112 of the golf
exercise device 100, where the golf exercise device 100 rests
against the user's neck. An attachment 110 can be connected to the
shaft 112 by means of snapping buttons 116, or alternatively,
straps.
[0029] FIG. 3 is a back view of the golf exercise device. The golf
exercise device 100 is in the expanded position, ready for a golfer
to use it for stretching. The golf exercise device 100 includes a
shaft 112 that can be expanded or collapsed. At each end of the
shaft 112 there is padding 114 that a golfer can use to more
comfortably grasp the golf exercise device 100. An attachment 110
can be connected to the shaft 112. The attachment 110 inside of
area 6 is more clearly shown in FIG. 6. The portion of the shaft
112 inside of area 9 is more clearly shown in FIG. 9.
[0030] FIG. 4 is a cutaway view of the golf ball containing end of
the golf exercise device. The end of the shaft 112 is surrounded by
padding 114. An inner wall 126 inside of the shaft 112 creates a
compartment that can contain golf balls 124. An attachment pullout
122 slides through the shaft 112 through a cut-out portion 128. The
attachment pullout 122 can be used to help secure the device to the
external portion of a golf bag. This device is connected to a golf
bag by a carabineer 202 that is attached to a connecting loop 201
where the connecting loop 201 goes through a hole 200 in the
attachment pullout 122. The attachment pullout 122 also serves the
function of restraining the golf balls 124 inside of the
compartment. The golf balls 124 are removed from the shaft by
withdrawing the attachment pullout 122 from the shaft 112. A water
resistant bag 118 is connected to the end of the shaft 112. The
water resistant bag 118 is made from a material where water does
not easily pass through it. The water resistant bag 118 can be
collapsed into itself, and secured to the shaft 112 by means of a
zipper 117. The water resistant bag 118 can be used to cover and
protect items such as golf shoes in addition to the device. This
end of the shaft 112 can also have a bungee cord 119, where the
bungee cord 119 can be used to attach the device to various items
including a golf bag. A golf ball access zipper 203 can be used to
access the golf balls 124 located inside of the shaft 112.
[0031] FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of the golf ball retrieving end of
the golf exercise device. The end of the shaft 112 is surrounded by
padding 114. An inner wall 126 inside of the shaft 112 creates a
compartment that can contain a net for retrieving golf balls 132.
The net for retrieving golf balls 132 can be a telescoping and
collapsible, such that the net for retrieving golf balls 132
telescope to retrieve golf balls from a water hazard and also
collapse back inside of the shaft 112. An end cap 130 retains the
net for retrieving golf balls 132 while it is not in use. An
embedded hook 300 is included in this end of the shaft 112, and can
be used to hook the device onto other items such as a golf bag.
Also included on this end of the shaft 112 is an eyelet 301 for
attaching various items to the stick, such as a laminated
membership card, identification tag, carabineer, or any other
object that can be connected to an eyelet. A larger eyelet 302 is
included on this end of the shaft 112. The larger eyelet 302
includes a hole 200 with a connecting loop 201 that, in this
embodiment of the invention, is connected to a carabineer 202. An
optional LED (not shown) can be included in the net for retrieving
golf balls 132, and can be used to illuminate small areas, such as
when retrieving a golf ball. The optional LED can be powered by
small batteries (not shown) located within the net for retrieving
golf balls 132.
[0032] FIG. 6 is a top view of the attachment. The attachment 110
includes various compartments that can hold a multitude of items.
There is a first long compartment 134 and second long compartment
136 to hold items such as wallets, sun block, mobile phones, PDAs,
digital music players, or the like. First long compartment 134 and
second long compartment 136 can be accessed by opening a zipper
120. There is also a sunglasses compartment 142 for storing items
such as sunglasses and a keys compartment 146 for storing items
such as keys. The sunglasses compartment 142 and keys compartment
146 are both accessed by opening a zipper 120. The attachment 110
also includes an apparatus for securing golf tees 148. A first
pullout bag 138 and a second pullout bag 140 can be pulled out of
the attachment 110. The first pullout bag 138 and second pullout
bag 140 are preferably made of a net-type material, which allows
the user to see the contents of either bag without opening the bag.
When pulled out, the first pullout bag 138 and second pullout bag
140 can be closed by using a drawstring closure. When not in use,
the first pullout bag 138 and second pullout bag 140 can be folded
and secured into the attachment 110. Various means can be used to
secure the first pullout bag 138 and second pullout bag 140 into
the attachment, include snaps, zippers, and hook and loop
fasteners. These pullout bags can be used to carry items such as
wallets, sun block, mobile phones, PDAs, digital music players, or
the like. Finally, the attachment 110 can also contain a drop down
bag (not shown), which can be folded in on itself and secured
inside of a pocket 150 of the attachment 110 by means of a zipper
120. The drop down bag inside of area 7 is deployed in FIG. 7. An
eyelet 303 is included with the attachment 110. The eyelet 303
includes a hole 200 with a connecting loop 201 that can have
various items connected to it, including a key ring, luggage tag,
carabineer, or the like. The connecting loop 201 can also be used
as an additional means of attaching the device to a golf bag.
[0033] FIG. 7 is a partial top view of the attachment with the
collapsible mesh bag exposed. When the zipper 120 is open, a drop
down bag 152 can be deployed. The drop down bag 152 can be used to
store various items, such as snacks, but can also be folded in on
itself and secured inside of a pocket 150 of the attachment. It can
be accessed by means of a zipper, drawstring, or both.
[0034] FIG. 8 is a cutaway view of the golf ball containing end of
the golf exercise device with the water resistant bag deployed. The
end of the shaft 112 is surrounded by padding 114. An inner wall
126 inside of the shaft 112 creates a compartment that can contain
golf balls 124. An attachment pullout 122 slides through the shaft
112 through a cut-out portion 128. The attachment pullout 122 can
be used to help secure the device to the external portion of a golf
bag. This device is connected to a golf bag by a carabineer 202
that is attached to a connecting loop 201 where the connecting loop
201 goes through a hole 200 in the attachment pullout 122. The
attachment pullout 122 also serves the function of restraining the
golf balls 124 inside of the compartment. The golf balls 124 are
removed from the shaft by withdrawing the attachment pullout 122
from the shaft 112 such that a single ball is allowed to exit the
compartment. A golf ball access zipper 203 can be used to access
the golf balls 124 located inside of the shaft 112. A water
resistant bag 118 is connected to the end of the shaft 112. The
water resistant bag 118 is made from a material where water does
not easily pass through it. The water resistant bag 118 can be
collapsed into itself, and secured to the shaft 112 by means of a
zipper 117. The water resistant bag 118 can be used out to cover
and protect items such as golf shoes in addition to the device, and
includes a zipper 120 and a drawstring closure 124. The zipper 120,
drawstring closure 124, or both can be used to open and close the
water resistant bag 118. This end of the shaft 112 can also have a
bungee cord 119, where the bungee cord 119 can be used to attach
the device to various items including a golf bag.
[0035] FIG. 9 is a partial side view of the device. The golf
exercise device 110 includes a shaft 112 with padding 114. The
shaft 112 of the golf exercise device 110 can telescope such that
the length of the golf exercise device 110 can change.
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